Spelling Variants
Kailani vs Kaylani: Which Spelling?
Kailani and Kaylani both combine 'kai' and 'lani' meaning 'sea and sky'; they are variant spellings of the same Hawaiian name.
Global Rank #253
Kailani
Origin: Hawaiian
Kailani is a Hawaiian name meaning "sea and sky" or "the sky," derived from the Hawaiian words "kai" (sea) and "lani" (sky/heaven).
Global Rank #185
Kaylani
Origin: English (Modern)
Kaylani is a modern Hawaiian name combining "kai" (sea) and "lani" (sky/heaven), meaning "sea and sky" or "of the heavens and sea." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Kaylani currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.